Japanese entertainment and tech conglomerate Sony released the financial results for its second fiscal quarter, revealing that revenue from music operations rose by approximately 11% year-over-year to ¥444 billion.

Sony's pictures division reported quarterly profits that slipped on an annual basis, but which were better than the first three months of the year.

Sony reported on Friday a 73% rise in group operating profit in the July-September quarter, buoyed by strong sales in its game and network business. Sony, whose businesses includes music, movies, games and chips,

Sony's net profit jumped in the second quarter thanks to stronger sales in gaming, music and imaging sensors, the PlayStation maker said Friday but left its annual profit forecasts unchanged.

Sony reported a 69% jump in operating profit Thursday, smashing analyst expectations. Here’s how the Japanese tech giant did in the September quarter, versus LSEG consensus estimates: Operating profit: 445.